Griffith said the young officer was truly a credit to the police service.

This follows an incident on October 10 where PC Ramlal discovered that someone had mistakenly left behind $2000 and their debit card in an ATM dispensing slot and immediately carried out a search for the individual who had just passed.

When the man could not be found, the officer went into the bank and spoke with a teller.

He handed over the items and ensured that the rightful owner received his cash and other belongings.

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